One unexpected learning in the fallout of COVID-19 has been the insight into leadership offered by so many varied responses to the crisis. Various institutions and their leaders responded differently. Companies, colleges, and communities have acted in ways both admirable and deplorable. Rather than call out the terrible - after all, you have the internet and can find them easily enough - below I've shared a learning about leadership connected to a powerful, positive example of commendable leadership.
In calling these "leaders worth following," I mean to say at least two things. One, there are people who claim to be leaders that aren't worth following. That doesn't mean they have no worth or integrity. It does mean that there are people in the world who claim leadership who aren't actually suitable leaders. Following such people is unnecessarily risky. Relatedly, we all choose to follow someone or something. Simply put, you should make this choice wisely, because yotoo have integrity and worth. You shouldn't waste your energy following leaders whose selfishness or foolishness endangers you or the people you're called to serve.
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10/5/2020 02:32:15 am
Out of all the characteristics of a good leader you have mentioned, I would like to emphasize the last one which is that good leaders communicate constantly and consistently. This is very much true because there is a common misconception that a leader only has to assign tasks to members. While that may be true, there should always be a follow up to each of your member. As a leader, it is your responsility to check up on your members and see if they are successfully fulfilling what you have assigned them. You must always be communicating with one another to guarantee that you are all on the same page towards your goal as a team.
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